I think the best army builder would have to be the Utapau Clone Trooper (Cody's legion), for the $. But if money is not an object then it would have to be the VTSC Scout Trooper, with the VOTC Stormtrooper running a close second.

I think Hasbro could sell this figure by the case as it is just that nice. Shame it won't be all that easy to find in large numbers.

Or in small numbers, I would imagine. I'm gonna have one hell of a time finding any of these on the shelves. This is where ebay becomes my friend/enemy.

So far, I've not had to use ebay for any Star Wars figures that have come out in the last couple of years. Even for the more unique Clone Troopers. At a certain point, as much as I enjoy these toys, it just gets way too frelling expensive. With this figure starting out at $11.99 in the stores, it's already making me question whether or not it's worth having. Alas, it's a great figure and I'm glad I have at least one but I can't bring myself to pay ebay prices for something I have seen or will see, sitting in a store. Worst case scenario, I don't see it in a store and get one at cost from a friend or fellow hunter. It pays to help other people and hunt with a pack.

With this figure starting out at $11.99 in the stores, it's already making me question whether or not it's worth having.

I don't see this price lasting too long. A fellow SoCal collector found the VTSC wave at TRU today and they rang up at $9.99. Target is most likely starting their price out high and will come down after a while once they see the competition is less. Although, lets hope the competition doesn't follow suit with Target and raise theirs!

As for army builders, the Scout is definitely one of the best! Along side the VOTC Stormtrooper and any variant of the #41 Clone.